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    Big Honkin’ List Of Homemade Gifts They’ll Actually Love!

    by Texas Homesteader ~ We all know that homemade gifts are special. But how do you come up with homemade Christmas gift ideas they’ll actually LOVE? I’m sharing various gifts we’ve made over the years that have been very well received. Come see! (Note: Some links in this post will take...
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    5 Stunning Dragonfly Rock Art Ideas for Gardens

    by Texas Homesteader ~ I made a large dragonfly rock art accent feature for my pollinator garden using round stones for the body and a piece of flagstone cut for the wings. This dragonfly rock art piece truly enhances the aesthetics of any garden. With the right approach, your dragonfly rock...
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    14 Quick Inexpensive Last-Minute Homemade Gift Ideas

    by Texas Homesteader ~ Do you need a fast inexpensive gift idea? No worries, I’m sharing a fun list of super fast & inexpensive for gifts for children, neighbors, co-workers, groups and more. (Note: Some links in this post will take you to other related articles for further information...
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    Fence Plank Birdhouse: 5 Steps to Create Joy Together

    Did you know you can make TWO fence plank birdhouses using a single 8-foot long fence plank? It’s easy, there are only a few cuts and they’re so precise there’s very little waste of the wood. Bring the joy of birdwatching to your own backyard with your fence plank birdhouse! Table of Contents...
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    Uncovered 3 Fire Starters: Egg Cartons, Lint & Wax

    by Texas Homesteader ~ How do we easily start a fire in our fireplace? I’m sharing step by step instructions to make easy homemade FIRE STARTERS using cardboard egg cartons, natural fiber dryer lint or fabric scraps & melted wax. Table of Contents Homemade Fire Starters To More Easily Start...
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    Hand Warmers: Essential Tips for Cozy Denim Pockets!

    These repurposed denim coat-pocket-sized hand warmers are perfect for kids or adults alike! And they’re easily made using repurposed denim scraps, long-grain rice and a few drops of essential oil. A few seconds the microwave and then tucked into coat pockets, they offer comforting warmth on a...
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    7 Easy Pinecone & Egg Carton Fire Starters for Gifting

    by Texas Homesteader ~ It’s easy to make pinecone & egg carton fire starters. Functional and cheap but pretty enough for gifting! You can use these pinecone & egg carton fire starters for various occasions. Table of Contents Homemade Fire Starters Making Starting A Fire Easy Where I Get...
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    Timely Homemade Pet Memorial Tribute Idea

    by Texas Homesteader ~ A pet memorial is saying goodbye to a beloved pet but never easy, as a pet owner it’s a path that you’ll probably experience for yourself at some point (if you haven’t already). Our pets become part of our family and when they pass it’s heartbreaking. Table of Contents...
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    Homemade Lavender-Scented Gardener’s Hand Scrub: Just 4 Ingredients!

    by Texas Homesteader ~ I make my own natural lavender-scented hand scrub using just 4 standard ingredients. It works wonderfully to scrub the dirt from my hands after a hard day of gardening while still being gentle on my hands. And it makes a perfect gift for any gardener as well. Table of...
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    Delightful Lavender Hand Scrub: Just 4 Simple Ingredients!

    I make my own natural lavender-scented hand scrub using just 4 standard ingredients. It works wonderfully to scrub the dirt from my hands after a hard day of gardening while still being gentle on my hands. And it makes a perfect gift for any gardener as well. Table of Contents Homemade...
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    How to IMMEDIATELY Stop A Hot Pepper Burn

    Peppers… we’ve all done it. For most of us, that time when we did it, we swear, will never happen again! Once was enough, we learned our lesson. However, some bonkers people just have to come back and do it again and again and again. My brother and my son are two such people. hot peppers on...
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    Farm Versus Store Bought Eggs: What Are the Differences?

    The idea of being able to go out to your hen house and collect some fresh eggs for breakfast, or buy pasture raised eggs at a farmers’ market, is appealing. But is there really a difference in the color, taste and nutritional content, or are we just happy to think that because they are fresh...
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    What is the Actual Shelf Life of a Clif Bar?

    If you are into an active life; running, hiking, cycling, or any other sport, you burn calories fast and need energy fast. Clif bars are designed to fuel your muscles for exercise that lasts for an hour or more. They should ideally be consumed 2 to 3 hours before you begin your exercise. They...
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    So, How Many Grains are There in a Pound?

    The grain has been a unit of measurement for centuries, and its history can be traced back to the Bronze Age, at least. Seldom used in daily affairs today, probably the only place you have seen this archaic unit of measurement used is in the weighing of bullets and arrows. How can we put the...
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    Off The Grid Cooking 40 Ways to Do It

    Many third-world country inhabitants have never been required to prepare a meal without a gas or electric stove. But for centuries, people have been baking bread, preparing fish, making jerky, cooking meat, and even making pizzas without electricity. As a keen outdoors...
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    Cast Iron Care: It Will Last You a Lifetime!

    Cast iron cookware is here to stay. Whether you love it or hate it, and I hope you love it, more than any other this is one kind of cookware that has withstood the test of time. a seasoned cast iron pan The “black iron” has been with us for centuries, and I hope it will be with us for even...
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    28 Ways to Save Money on Milk

    Milk is high in calcium and other things that keep our bones strong and healthy; it’s also a favorite drink of sorts for many – Milo, anyone? A milkshake, perhaps? For all its popularity, milk has been getting steadily more expensive over the past few months and that got me thinking, how can...
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    What Does Bad Tomato Sauce Really Taste Like?

    We’ve all been there. You’re making your favorite pasta dish and you go to grab your batch of homemade tomato sauce or your favorite store-bought stuff, only to find that it’s expired or just too old. straining tomato seeds from the fermented tomato pulp You give it a sniff and it smells...
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    Top 20 Old-Fashioned Non-Electric Kitchen Tools and Appliances

    If there’s one thing most home cooks can empathize with, it is a quest for greater efficiency in the kitchen. There’s always a tool or gadget out there that promises to speed up your workflow and give you precious minutes back in your day. Walk into any home goods or department store and...
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    Get These 30 Non-Toxic Kitchen Items Today

    It’s been pushed to the background with all of the scandals flying around lately, but as far as I’m concerned, one of the most worrying revelations is the fact that so much of what we use for food preparation and storage in our kitchens has probably been slowly poisoning us. strainers...

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